Automation and Controls Maintenance Technologist

Palermo’s Pizza Manufacturing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza Manufacturing is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to install, repair, and maintain equipment across production and packaging areas. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, adjust components to reduce downtime, and work with controls to fine-tune programmable devices.

The role involves rebuilding subassemblies, performing precise alignments, and executing preventative maintenance. Strong documentation skills and food industry experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of mechanical experience.
• Experience with food processing equipment is a plus.
• Reading drawings, manuals, and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain equipment across production, packaging, and facility areas.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions; make rapid adjustments to reduce downtime.
• Work hands-on with controls: interpret faults, test components, and fine-tune programmable devices.
• Rebuild equipment and troublesome subassemblies by dismantling, inspecting, machining, or replacing parts.
• Perform precision alignment; set gibs/ways, limit and feed mechanisms to spec.
• Lead equipment moves: dismantle, erect, level, fit, and align machinery.
• Execute preventative maintenance plans, including vendor-supported tasks.
• Capture accurate data in maintenance logs and files for compliance and reliability tracking.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Reading drawings

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on tracking down the root cause of a line stoppage? Are PLCs, VFDs, servos, and robotics in your troubleshooting toolkit? Do you enjoy restoring precision to bearings, shafts, and feed mechanisms—and documenting it so the next run is even better?In this role, you will:Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain equipment across production, packaging, and facility areas.Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions; make rapid adjustments to reduce downtime.Work hands-on with controls: interpret faults, test components, and fine-tune programmable devices.Rebuild equipment and troublesome subassemblies by dismantling, inspecting, machining, or replacing parts.Perform precision alignment; set gibs/ways, limit and feed mechanisms to spec.Lead equipment moves: dismantle, erect, level, fit, and align machinery.Execute preventative maintenance plans, including vendor-supported tasks.Capture accurate data in maintenance logs and files for compliance and reliability tracking.Support building/facilities maintenance and uphold housekeeping and safety practices.Champion company policies with a focus on people and food safety.You’re a fit if you have:Strong oral and written communication skills.Mechanical reasoning and math skills; able to read drawings, manuals, and technical procedures.Creative problem-solving ability where standards are limited.Organizational discipline to meet tight, accuracy-critical deadlines.Education and backgroundAssociate degree or technical certification preferred—or willingness to pursue mechanical education.1–3 years of mechanical experience (or equivalent education/experience). Experience with food processing/packaging equipment is a plus.Intermediate Microsoft Office skills; database and recordkeeping familiarity is beneficial.Bonus: exposure to welding, plumbing, and precision measuring equipment.Work setting and physical expectationsRegular standing and frequent hand use to handle tools, parts, and controls.Occasional walking, sitting, reaching overhead, climbing/balancing, and stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.Hands-on work near high-voltage systems and large moving production machinery.Constant situational awareness of surroundings and moving objects.Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Electro-Mechanical Technician position.